NWA Championship Show
3rd May 2009
DOG CRITIQUE
I could not have enjoyed a show more than the National
Whippet Assocition’s Ch show at Woking Leisure Centre. Everything was right
from the fact that I was driven to the show (so did not get lost) by Jeannie
Thopmson to the friendliness for evryone, the good venue and of course lots of
good dogs to enjoy, culminating with Keith Thornton agreeing that Ch Nut Chip
of Nevedith should go BIS. I was very happy to agree that Supeta’s Bootlicious
Babe should be RBIS and Jzan Zanalshi BP: while Multi Ch Airescot Ruby Rascall,
now 9 years old, made a very worthy BV.
Veteran Dog (5,1)
1. Minns Multi Ch Airescot Ruby Rascal, excellent parti, still looks good at 9 years, pleasing head, good neck, shoulders and topline. Well-made hindquarters, moved well. BV
2. Walton’s Chestock Flyer, nice sized fawn of good shape, pleasing outline, good hindquarters. 1 scored on teeth and movement.
3. Taylor’s Watcar Snow Storm
Minor Puppy Dog (7)
1 Turner’s Derohan Holy Roman Emperor at Sammoll. Attractive brindle / white, pleasing head, good front, legs and feet. Nice outline, well made hindquarters, moved out well.
2. Bell’s Willingwisp McVitie with Wiindsdream, bigger lightly marked brindle. Good over the neck, outline and haunches. Nice firm hindquaters, moved soundly.
3. Mulligan’s Charuzian Goosegrase at Ashykem.
Puppy Dog (11,1)
1. Boughton’s Becscott lim Jim with Ipanema, very pleasing fawn / white, excellent forehand, good neck and shoulders, nice hindquarters in good condition. Well collected on the move. BPD
2. Foord’s Becscott Lively Minstel at Ocklynge. Litter brother to 1 and very pleasing. A little bigger, very good outline, well made hindquarters, moved with reach and drive. Ears need to settle.
3. Heather’s Southsands Airborne over Jzan.
Junior Dog (9,1)
1. Harding’s Copsebury Quantum Leap, very good moving fawn, good front, legs and feet, Nice firm topline, good thighs in lovely condition.
2. Wood’s Ardencote What a Cracker, very good headed fawn / whitegood shape, pleasing front, legs and feet, Not yet the overall substance of 1 but moved well keeping good outline.
3. Cooper’s Janelyn Galtec Galileo.
Yearling Dog (11,2)
1. Wayman’s Beetleian Indian Brave, very shapely light brindle, white good neck, shoulders outline and hindquarters. Pleasing legs and feet. Can settle a little on the move but very promising.
2. Paley and Watson’s Nevedith Pfa Peppawith Jenaul, neat shapely fawn with good head and eys, pleasing top and underlines. Can mature a little in second thighbut moved out well.
3. Cliverd’s Monelli Mississippi.
Novice Dog (6)
1. Harding’s Copsebury Quantum Leap
2. Foord’s Becscott Lively Minstel at Ocklynge
3. Harding’s Drakesoak Chicago
Undergraduate Dog (6)
1. Hunt’s Tayra Classic Quest, fawn / white pleasing size, good front, nice firm thighs pleasing legs and feet, in good condition.
2. Renier-Yates Diaghilev Nureyev, nice brindle and white, not just as pleasing in front as 1. Has a good shape and is well let down behind.
3. Stoner’s Moonlight Grandee.
Special Beginners Dog (5)
1. Price’s Whisterfield Jack the Lad among Silkstone, a very sound moving fawn, good neck and outline, well made hindquarters, good legs and feet.
2. Cliverd’s Monelli Mississippi, nice dog, had a touch of elegance about him, pleasing outline, good sweep to hindquarters. Need to strengthen in second thigh.
3. Renier-Yates Diaghilev Nureyev.
Post Graduate Dog (13,1)
1. Russell’s Arjuna Anturus, liked this brindle a lot, good head, pleasing neck shouldlers and topline. Good brisket, legs and feet, nice hindquarters. Moved well.
2. Bellamy’s Palmik Midnight Express, brindle made on nice lines, good neck and topline. Would like a little more drive in movement.
3. Harding’s Kierpark Glint of Gold.
Limit Dog (12,1)
1. Snelgrove’s Huntinghill The Jazz Man, good headed brindle / white good neck, shoulders topline and hindquarters, the best mover in the class. Looked really well.
2. Reed’s Dejare Cobweb, pleasing light brindle, good neck shouldrers and outline, very pleasing forehaned. Could be a little stronger in second thigh.
3. Russell’s Willingwisp Star Trooper.
Open Dog (16) Excellent Class.
1. Newton’s Ch Nut Chip of Nevedith, lovely smokey blue dog of quality and excellence. Great mover going true in all directions, good head, pleasing neck, shoulders and outline. Very good hindquarters, looked superb in coat and condition. CC and BIS
2. Cronin’s Lux Ch Peperone Pascal, lovely fawn I have admired before and still do, beautifully made, good size, pleasing depth and ribs, in lovely condition. I just felt the younger dog was a little more precise in his movement with that extra zip. RCC
3. Thompson’s Ch Barnesmore Celtic Tiger.
Ferelith Somerfield
Veteran Dog (5,1)
1. Minns Multi Ch Airescot Ruby Rascal, excellent parti, still looks good at 9 years, pleasing head, good neck, shoulders and topline. Well-made hindquarters, moved well. BV
2. Walton’s Chestock Flyer, nice sized fawn of good shape, pleasing outline, good hindquarters. 1 scored on teeth and movement.
3. Taylor’s Watcar Snow Storm
Minor Puppy Dog (7)
1 Turner’s Derohan Holy Roman Emperor at Sammoll. Attractive brindle / white, pleasing head, good front, legs and feet. Nice outline, well made hindquarters, moved out well.
2. Bell’s Willingwisp McVitie with Wiindsdream, bigger lightly marked brindle. Good over the neck, outline and haunches. Nice firm hindquaters, moved soundly.
3. Mulligan’s Charuzian Goosegrase at Ashykem.
Puppy Dog (11,1)
1. Boughton’s Becscott lim Jim with Ipanema, very pleasing fawn / white, excellent forehand, good neck and shoulders, nice hindquarters in good condition. Well collected on the move. BPD
2. Foord’s Becscott Lively Minstel at Ocklynge. Litter brother to 1 and very pleasing. A little bigger, very good outline, well made hindquarters, moved with reach and drive. Ears need to settle.
3. Heather’s Southsands Airborne over Jzan.
Junior Dog (9,1)
1. Harding’s Copsebury Quantum Leap, very good moving fawn, good front, legs and feet, Nice firm topline, good thighs in lovely condition.
2. Wood’s Ardencote What a Cracker, very good headed fawn / whitegood shape, pleasing front, legs and feet, Not yet the overall substance of 1 but moved well keeping good outline.
3. Cooper’s Janelyn Galtec Galileo.
Yearling Dog (11,2)
1. Wayman’s Beetleian Indian Brave, very shapely light brindle, white good neck, shoulders outline and hindquarters. Pleasing legs and feet. Can settle a little on the move but very promising.
2. Paley and Watson’s Nevedith Pfa Peppawith Jenaul, neat shapely fawn with good head and eys, pleasing top and underlines. Can mature a little in second thighbut moved out well.
3. Cliverd’s Monelli Mississippi.
Novice Dog (6)
1. Harding’s Copsebury Quantum Leap
2. Foord’s Becscott Lively Minstel at Ocklynge
3. Harding’s Drakesoak Chicago
Undergraduate Dog (6)
1. Hunt’s Tayra Classic Quest, fawn / white pleasing size, good front, nice firm thighs pleasing legs and feet, in good condition.
2. Renier-Yates Diaghilev Nureyev, nice brindle and white, not just as pleasing in front as 1. Has a good shape and is well let down behind.
3. Stoner’s Moonlight Grandee.
Special Beginners Dog (5)
1. Price’s Whisterfield Jack the Lad among Silkstone, a very sound moving fawn, good neck and outline, well made hindquarters, good legs and feet.
2. Cliverd’s Monelli Mississippi, nice dog, had a touch of elegance about him, pleasing outline, good sweep to hindquarters. Need to strengthen in second thigh.
3. Renier-Yates Diaghilev Nureyev.
Post Graduate Dog (13,1)
1. Russell’s Arjuna Anturus, liked this brindle a lot, good head, pleasing neck shouldlers and topline. Good brisket, legs and feet, nice hindquarters. Moved well.
2. Bellamy’s Palmik Midnight Express, brindle made on nice lines, good neck and topline. Would like a little more drive in movement.
3. Harding’s Kierpark Glint of Gold.
Limit Dog (12,1)
1. Snelgrove’s Huntinghill The Jazz Man, good headed brindle / white good neck, shoulders topline and hindquarters, the best mover in the class. Looked really well.
2. Reed’s Dejare Cobweb, pleasing light brindle, good neck shouldrers and outline, very pleasing forehaned. Could be a little stronger in second thigh.
3. Russell’s Willingwisp Star Trooper.
Open Dog (16) Excellent Class.
1. Newton’s Ch Nut Chip of Nevedith, lovely smokey blue dog of quality and excellence. Great mover going true in all directions, good head, pleasing neck, shoulders and outline. Very good hindquarters, looked superb in coat and condition. CC and BIS
2. Cronin’s Lux Ch Peperone Pascal, lovely fawn I have admired before and still do, beautifully made, good size, pleasing depth and ribs, in lovely condition. I just felt the younger dog was a little more precise in his movement with that extra zip. RCC
3. Thompson’s Ch Barnesmore Celtic Tiger.
Ferelith Somerfield
BITCH CRITIQUE
Veteran Bitch (7)
1. Silkstone Butterfly at Silkdance. Very smart 8 year old fawn. I've never heard of her before but though this girl has got to be a Champion. Beautiful shape and very sound mover.
2. Nevedith Zedfa Zeeta of Kushka. Another fawn in super condition. Lovely head in grand shape. A very good start to the day.
3. Benroy Blaeberry Rose of Jasarat.
Minor Puppy Bitch (9)
1. Jzan Zanalishi. I've never heard of this kennel but I'm sure I will do now. Beautiful fawn and white. Super head and dark eye. Excellent correct front and shoulders. So well balanced. Lovely mover and so well handled. I was glad that Ferelith agreed for her to for BPIS.
2. Collooney Lady Marmalade at Janibelle. What a mouthful. Lovely fawn with white teeth. A real eyecatcher. Correct in every department. Just needs more confidence. True mover.
3. Willingwisp Viennese Whirl at Janissaire.
Puppy Bitch (8).
1. Fridays Katelyn. Very sensible name. Silver brindle. Excellent neck and front. correct topline. Very free mover. Hope she doesn't grow anymore.
2. Chase the Melody. Fawn brindle. Very nice type. Loved her head and front. Very good condition. Moved really well. Pushed the winner hard.
3. Shalfleet Sugar and Spice.
Junior Bitch. (9)
1. Barnesmore Red Rose. The first thing that attracts you to this red brindle is her superb condition. She is a bit strong, but possesses a beautiful head. Very elegant neck. The best of fronts and feet. Super depth of chest. Hard loin. Strong quarters. Moved with style. Very well handled.
2. Shalfleet Sugar Times. Still only a puppy giving a lot away. She still looked good here. This brindle and white will always be there abouts. Loved her overall shape and super movement.
3. Janibelle Viva La Diva.
Yearling Bitch (13)
1. Jasarat Texas Rose. Silver brindle. My notes say ‘class'. Lovely head, dark eye of correct size. Good neck and front. Nice tight feet. Good depth of brisket finished with correct bend of stifle. Very good mover. Shall follow her career.
2. Ardencote Just a Cracker. A blast from the past. What a lovely girl she is. Very good head and dark eye. Super front. Excellent conformation. Moved and presented very well.
3. Koppelwell Kurious Kactus.
Novice Bitch (6)
1. Willingwisp Viennese Whirl at Janissaire. Very smart baby from MPB. This fawn brindle and white has a good future. She is very smart. loved her shape. Very steady mover.
2. Stormburst Summer Jasmine. Very nice dark brindle and white. Very good condition. Sound mover.
3. Amber Lass a Khandibah.
Under Graduate Bitch (7)
1. Bluestreak Bestseller. Brindle Liked her lovely outline. Good head and dark eye. Nice neck and front. Very good depth of brisket. Nice firm loin. Strong hindquarters. Moved very well.
2. Blandings Poetry in Motion. Correct type with lovely head. True front with correct feet. Moved well. Sorry she was carrying too much weight.
3. Tayra Fame and Fortune.
Special Beginners Bitch (6)
1. Fridays Katelyn.
2. Chibuku Davis Lyric at Sejonda. Fawn and white. I was taken with her condition and outline. Nice head. Good shoulders. Strong body. Moved ok.
3. Railfield Rainfairy at Janissaire.
Post Graduate Bitch (20)
1. Collooney Hot to Handle at Chapleigh. Silver brindle with white trim. I just loved this girl. In the top three. She is all quality. Beautiful expression. Good arched neck. Correct front. Nice length of body. Finished with strong hindquarters. I would have loved to see her move outside on the grass. I will watch for her progress.
2. Darquell Hannah Nutherwon. Fawn with white trim. My notes say ‘very smart'. She has a super head with dark eye. Good neck and shoulder. Strong body. Moved very well.
3. Barnesmore Hazy Fantayzee avec Harlextan.
Limit Bitch (22)
1. Scarletfair Secret Star over Windsdream. This is a prefix making a name for itself. She is an absolute dream, so feminine yet strong, I just loved her outlook. Super head, elegant neck and correct front and shoulder. Nice feet and, so importantly in a Whippet, she has a true topline. Beautiful bend of stifle and what a mover. She pushed very hard for the top spot. On the day she won the RCC.
2 Buebezi Femme Fatale at Oxana. Blue brindle and white, very smart girl with a lovely head and good neck and front. Good bone, presented in hard condition. Not as long in back as Star, but still a very nicely balanced Whippet and she is a super mover.
3 Ardenote Diamond Lil.
Open Bitch (17,2)
1 Supeta's Bootilicious Babe. And isn't she just! Biscuit fawn and her black eyes give the best expression you could wish for. She is so elegant, standing she looks a piece of china, so delicate but strong. She has a perfect outline, presented in tip top condition and he movement is so precise. Won her second CC and BIS, she is now made up.
2 Spinneyhill Genevieve at Turnstone. Brindle with white trim and another from the the drawer. Not much wrong with this beautifully bred girl, she is feminine and all Whippet. Should do well, a lovely free mover.
3 Ch Huntinghill Jazzalicious.
Keith Thornton
1. Silkstone Butterfly at Silkdance. Very smart 8 year old fawn. I've never heard of her before but though this girl has got to be a Champion. Beautiful shape and very sound mover.
2. Nevedith Zedfa Zeeta of Kushka. Another fawn in super condition. Lovely head in grand shape. A very good start to the day.
3. Benroy Blaeberry Rose of Jasarat.
Minor Puppy Bitch (9)
1. Jzan Zanalishi. I've never heard of this kennel but I'm sure I will do now. Beautiful fawn and white. Super head and dark eye. Excellent correct front and shoulders. So well balanced. Lovely mover and so well handled. I was glad that Ferelith agreed for her to for BPIS.
2. Collooney Lady Marmalade at Janibelle. What a mouthful. Lovely fawn with white teeth. A real eyecatcher. Correct in every department. Just needs more confidence. True mover.
3. Willingwisp Viennese Whirl at Janissaire.
Puppy Bitch (8).
1. Fridays Katelyn. Very sensible name. Silver brindle. Excellent neck and front. correct topline. Very free mover. Hope she doesn't grow anymore.
2. Chase the Melody. Fawn brindle. Very nice type. Loved her head and front. Very good condition. Moved really well. Pushed the winner hard.
3. Shalfleet Sugar and Spice.
Junior Bitch. (9)
1. Barnesmore Red Rose. The first thing that attracts you to this red brindle is her superb condition. She is a bit strong, but possesses a beautiful head. Very elegant neck. The best of fronts and feet. Super depth of chest. Hard loin. Strong quarters. Moved with style. Very well handled.
2. Shalfleet Sugar Times. Still only a puppy giving a lot away. She still looked good here. This brindle and white will always be there abouts. Loved her overall shape and super movement.
3. Janibelle Viva La Diva.
Yearling Bitch (13)
1. Jasarat Texas Rose. Silver brindle. My notes say ‘class'. Lovely head, dark eye of correct size. Good neck and front. Nice tight feet. Good depth of brisket finished with correct bend of stifle. Very good mover. Shall follow her career.
2. Ardencote Just a Cracker. A blast from the past. What a lovely girl she is. Very good head and dark eye. Super front. Excellent conformation. Moved and presented very well.
3. Koppelwell Kurious Kactus.
Novice Bitch (6)
1. Willingwisp Viennese Whirl at Janissaire. Very smart baby from MPB. This fawn brindle and white has a good future. She is very smart. loved her shape. Very steady mover.
2. Stormburst Summer Jasmine. Very nice dark brindle and white. Very good condition. Sound mover.
3. Amber Lass a Khandibah.
Under Graduate Bitch (7)
1. Bluestreak Bestseller. Brindle Liked her lovely outline. Good head and dark eye. Nice neck and front. Very good depth of brisket. Nice firm loin. Strong hindquarters. Moved very well.
2. Blandings Poetry in Motion. Correct type with lovely head. True front with correct feet. Moved well. Sorry she was carrying too much weight.
3. Tayra Fame and Fortune.
Special Beginners Bitch (6)
1. Fridays Katelyn.
2. Chibuku Davis Lyric at Sejonda. Fawn and white. I was taken with her condition and outline. Nice head. Good shoulders. Strong body. Moved ok.
3. Railfield Rainfairy at Janissaire.
Post Graduate Bitch (20)
1. Collooney Hot to Handle at Chapleigh. Silver brindle with white trim. I just loved this girl. In the top three. She is all quality. Beautiful expression. Good arched neck. Correct front. Nice length of body. Finished with strong hindquarters. I would have loved to see her move outside on the grass. I will watch for her progress.
2. Darquell Hannah Nutherwon. Fawn with white trim. My notes say ‘very smart'. She has a super head with dark eye. Good neck and shoulder. Strong body. Moved very well.
3. Barnesmore Hazy Fantayzee avec Harlextan.
Limit Bitch (22)
1. Scarletfair Secret Star over Windsdream. This is a prefix making a name for itself. She is an absolute dream, so feminine yet strong, I just loved her outlook. Super head, elegant neck and correct front and shoulder. Nice feet and, so importantly in a Whippet, she has a true topline. Beautiful bend of stifle and what a mover. She pushed very hard for the top spot. On the day she won the RCC.
2 Buebezi Femme Fatale at Oxana. Blue brindle and white, very smart girl with a lovely head and good neck and front. Good bone, presented in hard condition. Not as long in back as Star, but still a very nicely balanced Whippet and she is a super mover.
3 Ardenote Diamond Lil.
Open Bitch (17,2)
1 Supeta's Bootilicious Babe. And isn't she just! Biscuit fawn and her black eyes give the best expression you could wish for. She is so elegant, standing she looks a piece of china, so delicate but strong. She has a perfect outline, presented in tip top condition and he movement is so precise. Won her second CC and BIS, she is now made up.
2 Spinneyhill Genevieve at Turnstone. Brindle with white trim and another from the the drawer. Not much wrong with this beautifully bred girl, she is feminine and all Whippet. Should do well, a lovely free mover.
3 Ch Huntinghill Jazzalicious.
Keith Thornton